Job Description

This six-month fixed-term contract as a Health & Safety Advisor offers the opportunity to play a key role in ensuring compliance and safety across property-related operations within the not-for-profit sector. Based in London, this position requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong understanding of health and safety practices.

Client Details

This opportunity sits within a large, complex organisation delivering housing and community-based services across London. The organisation is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, compliance, and wellbeing for its employees, residents, and contractors.

Operating across a diverse portfolio, the organisation places strong emphasis on fostering a proactive health and safety culture, ensuring that risks are managed effectively and that statutory and regulatory requirements are consistently met.

The Health and Safety Adviser will work closely with the Head of Health and Safety to support the implementation and continuous improvement of the organisation's Health and Safety Policy and Management System. This is a key role in embedding best practice, driving consistency, and supporting operational teams in delivering safe and compliant services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and knowledgeable H&S professional who enjoys a hands-on, advisory role and is passionate about improving safety culture and outcomes across a large organisation. This opportunity is offered on an initial 6-month fixed term contract (FTC) basis.

Description

Provide practical H&S advice and support to managers and teams

Promote a positive safety and wellbeing culture across the organisation

Support and lead on incident investigations, ensuring learnings are embedded

Manage RIDDOR and MOR reporting, including external liaison where required

Conduct inspections, audits, and ensure actions are tracked to completion

Complete and review risk assessments, supporting teams to manage risks effectively

Maintain H&S systems, records, and data accuracy

Support policy development, training delivery, and H&S communications

Partner with HR on employee-related H&S matters

Provide reporting, assurance, and support continuous improvement initiativesProfile

NEBOSH Certificate (Level 3) essential; working towards Diploma desirable

IOSH membership

Experience in an H&S Adviser role within housing, property, or similar environments

Strong background in incident investigation, audits, and regulatory compliance

Good knowledge of H&S legislation, risk assessment, and assurance processes

Confident communicator able to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

Strong analytical, reporting, and organisational skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound professional judgements

Proficient in Microsoft Office and H&S systems

Experience within social housing or property environments

Involvement in organisation-wide H&S or culture change initiatives

Knowledge of wellbeing and occupational health practicesJob Offer

£47k base salary (pro rata)

6-month fixed term contract with immediate impact

Opportunity to influence and strengthen safety culture

Broad stakeholder exposure across diverse operations

Supportive team with career development opportunities

Meaningful role with visible, organisation-wide impact